Stanton County, Nebraska Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Stanton County, NE Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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B
Health Around averageHealthier than 81% of counties in Nebraska
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B
Income Around averageWealthier than 90% of counties in Nebraska
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D
Education Well below averageLess educated than 83% of counties in Nebraska
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Stanton County | Nebraska Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,796 | 1,978,686 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 13.5 | 25.6 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.48% | 0.63% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 41.3 | 38.3 | 37.3 |
| Households | 2,313 | 797,835 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Stanton County declined by 8.9% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 5,796 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Stanton County is Gen X, aged 45–60, at 21.3% of residents. That is 3.0 points above Nebraska as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 1,136 19.6% -3.1 pts
- Millennials 29–44 1,088 18.8% -2.2 pts
- Gen X 45–60 1,237 21.3% +3.0 pts
- Boomers 61–79 1,014 17.5% +1.2 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Nebraska, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 49.9% of the people living in Stanton County and men 50.1%.
- Women 49.9% Nebraska 49.9%
- Men 50.1% Nebraska 50.1%
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Economy
Stanton County has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Stanton County | Nebraska Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $79,437 | $76,615 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 3.84% | 4.27% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 1.0% | 3.0% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Stanton County is about 4% higher than in Nebraska.
Housing
| Metric | Stanton County | Nebraska Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $112,500 | $175,282 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $902 | $1,071 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 78.3% | 66.5% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Stanton County is about 10.4 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $902 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Stanton County spend about 37 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 156 hours, about 6.5 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Stanton County | Nebraska Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 18.7 | 17.0 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 37.5 | 34.0 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 156 | 142 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $4,837 | $4,390 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 7.7% | 11.1% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,072 | 5,179 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 776 | 691 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Nebraska:
Hooker County (7.4 min), Cherry County (8.0 min), Box Butte County (8.0 min).
Slowest:
Cass County (28.0 min), Banner County (27.2 min), Saunders County (26.9 min).
The average commute time in Stanton County is 19 minutes, longer than the 17 minutes in Nebraska.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Stanton County has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Stanton County | Nebraska Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.4% | 30.8% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.47 | 2.42 | 2.53 |
Highest education index among counties in
Nebraska:
Sarpy County (0.3), Lancaster County (0.3), Douglas County (0.3).
Lowest:
Dakota County (0.2), Colfax County (0.2), Dawson County (0.2).
Health
Stanton County has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Stanton County | Nebraska Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 79.2 | 79.5 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 11.4% | 12.9% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 16.9% | 16.6% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Nebraska:
Wayne County (0.8), Sarpy County (0.8), Lancaster County (0.8).
Lowest:
Thurston County (0.8), Pawnee County (0.8), Dundy County (0.8).
Stanton County, NE Compared With Nearby Counties
How Stanton County, NE compares with the 2 counties closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanton County, NE | 5,796 | $79,437 #1/3 | $112,500 #1/3 | 18.7 min #3/3 |
| Madison County, NE | 35,532 | $62,671 | $86,666 | 11.8 min |
| Platte County, NE | 34,716 | $71,554 | $73,077 | 12.3 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Stanton County, Nebraska.
How big is Stanton County, Nebraska by population?
About 5,796 people live in Stanton County, Nebraska, in 2,313 households of 2.5 people on average. The median age is 41.3, so residents are older than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 4 years.
How densely populated is Stanton County, Nebraska?
Averaged over its land area, Stanton County, Nebraska has 13 people per square mile, a density typical of rural areas. That is about 16% of the U.S. average of 86.
How affordable is housing in Stanton County, Nebraska?
The median home costs 1.4 times the median household income ($112,500 against $79,437), compared with 3.1 times nationally. That is within the traditional rule of thumb of about 3 times income. Median rent of $902 a month takes about 14% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
Is it hard to find a job in Stanton County, Nebraska?
Unemployment in Stanton County, Nebraska is only 1.0%, well below the U.S. rate of 5.2%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
What share of adults in Stanton County, Nebraska have a college degree?
18.4% of adults in Stanton County, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 5), well below the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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